Doctor’s SBI Credit Card vs IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹500

Editor's Rating

3.4

3.7

Key Features

 

  • E-Gift Voucher from Yatra.com/Bata/Shoppers Stop worth Rs. 5,000 on achieving annual spends of Rs. 5 Lakhs
  • Complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program worth $99
  • 4 complimentary visits per year to International Airport Lounges outside India (max. 2 visits per quarter)
  • Access to 1000+ Airport Lounges worldwide
  • 8 complimentary Domestic Airport Lounges visits per year in India (max. 2 visits per quarter) 
  • Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends
  • Avail an additional 5% cashback on train ticket bookings via HDFC Bank SmartBuy
  • 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
  • Get a 1% transaction charges waiver on transactions done on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Spend Rs. 1,50,000 or more in one year before Credit Card renewal and get the renewal fee waived off
  • Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
  • Revolving Credit available at a nominal interest rate
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000
  • Milestone Benefits: Get a gift voucher valued at Rs. 500 when you make quarterly spends of Rs. 30,000 or more (every 90 days from the date of issue)
  • IRCTC Executive Lounge Benefits: Get 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
  • It is now possible to link IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card to select UPI apps: PayZapp/ GPay/ PhonePe/ Mobikwik/ PayTM/ BHIM/ Slice
  • A maximum of 500 reward points can be earned on UPI spends in a calendar month using the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
  • Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card is equipped with contactless payment technology for added convenience and speed

Editor's Review

Pros                                                                                                                

  • Avail Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of Rs. 20 Lakhs
  • Reimburse all defense and legal costs, out of court settlement expenses and court awards as a part of professional indemnity insurance
  • Renewal fee reversed if the annual spendings cross Rs 2,00,000

Cons 

  • No Golf/Coaching sessions
  • Usage fee of $27 + applicable taxes will be charged on the Doctor’s SBI Card after you have exhausted the complimentary visits

Pros

  • Complimentary access to Executive Lounges of IRTC
  • 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends

Cons

  • No golf benefits are provided
  • No airport lounge access
  • No movie and dining benefits


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